The prescription drug Extavia is used as a treatment for multiple sclerosis (MS). This eMedTV Web page explores how this medicine may work for MS, explains when and how to take it, lists some of its potential side effects, and more.
Potential Extavia side effects include muscle pain, weakness, and flu-like symptoms. This eMedTV Web page lists other possible side effects, including common problems and rare but potentially serious problems that require immediate medical attention.
Some people taking Extavia may experience depression during treatment. As this eMedTV page explains, it can be hard to tell if the depression is caused by the medication. This article also describes the results of clinical studies on side effects.
Extavia is a prescription drug that helps to treat multiple sclerosis (known commonly as MS). This page on the eMedTV Web site describes the benefits of this medicine, explains how it works, and also discusses possible off-label Extavia uses.
As this eMedTV page explains, people typically start with a low dose of Extavia (such as 0.25 mL) and slowly work up to the full 1-mL dosage. This article offers more information on when and how to take this multiple sclerosis medicine.
Theophylline products and zidovudine may cause drug interactions with Extavia. This article from the eMedTV library lists specific products from these drug classes and explains what problems may occur if they are taken with Extavia.
If you have thyroid problems, talk to your doctor before using Extavia. This eMedTV segment explains what else to tell your doctor about before taking Extavia. Warnings and precautions on what side effects may occur with the drug are also listed.
As this eMedTV segment explains, an overdose of Extavia (interferon beta-1b) is not likely to cause serious problems, but still requires medical care. This article takes a closer look at what could happen when people take too much Extavia.
Based on the results of animal studies, it is unclear whether pregnant women should take Extavia. This eMedTV page explains what problems occurred when the drug was given to pregnant monkeys and explores the risks of using Extavia in pregnant women.
Women are generally advised to avoid breastfeeding while using Extavia (interferon beta-1b). This eMedTV Web page explains whether the medication passes through breast milk and, if it does, whether it is likely to cause problems in a nursing infant.
Certain laws prevent generic Extavia (interferon beta-1b) from being manufactured. This segment of the eMedTV archives explains why Extavia is under these laws and regulations, and explains whether these laws are expected to change in the future.
